Zolla/Lieberman Gallery is pleased to present Mont Blanc on Wood, an exhibition of new pen-and-ink drawings on jelutong panels by acclaimed American sculptor and printmaker John Buck. Best known for his carved wood sculptures and monumental woodblock prints, Buck has spent more than five decades exploring the intersections of history, popular culture, environmental stewardship, and contemporary life.

Mont Blanc on Wood marks a significant evolution in Buck's practice. Departing from the densely layered imagery of his sculptures and prints, these intimate drawings focus on singular landscapes inspired by the American West. Mountains, forests, waterfalls, and geological formations emerge through finely rendered pen work that transform familiar places into surreal environments. Rather than constructing expansive symbolic narratives, Buck distills each composition into a focused meditation on the enduring beauty of the natural world.

Buck's characteristic blend of observation, humor, and allegory are present throughout the exhibition. Drawn directly onto jelutong panels with a Montblanc pen, these works embrace a more immediate and personal approach while maintaining the meticulous craftsmanship that has defined his career. Environmental concerns surface throughout the series as landscapes become reflections on conservation and humanity's evolving relationship with the land.

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